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Matt Jaffe was discovered by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison when he was 16 and he hasn’t stopped making music since. In 2017 Jaffe will release, with his band The Distractions, California Burning which he also self produced. I got the chance to ask the man behind the album some questions …

Bay Area “fresh, loud rocker” (Red Bull) Matt Jaffe has paired a punk rock spirit with a surf-rock vibe on his new song “Plastic Tears,” which you can listen to below: The track, which is a follow-up to last springs Blast Off EP and is a taste of whats in store …

San Francisco newcomers, Matt Jaffe and the Distractions, may not yet be a household name but they’re gaining traction, and with good reason. Having recently launched their debut EP, Blast Off, the band is currently on tour in direct support of Blues Traveler (dates below). With a sound heavily inspired by 70’s punk and …